2004 APA National Singles Championships
“And the champions are…”
The 2004 APA National Singles Championships wrapped up Saturday with the semi-finals and finals of the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout with more than $300,000 in cash and prizes being awarded.
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Green Division
Skill Level 1-3 |
White Division
Skill Level 4-5 |
Black
Division
Skill Level 6-9 |
 1st Place – Green Heather Bielan – Sebastian, FL |
 1st Place – White Rex Swett – Lakewood, CO |
 1st Place – Black Frank Almanza – Upland, CA |
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Blue Division
Skill Level 2-3 |
Yellow Division
Skill Level 4-5 |
Purple Division
Skill Level 6-7 |
 1st Place – Blue Jim Yorke – Brampton, ON |
 1st Place – Yellow Kevin Belknap – Sherwood, AR |
 1st Place – Purple David Weaver – Broken Arrow, OK |
Sportsmanship Awards
 Shannon Porter from Panacea, Fla |
Sportsmanship is a key to the success of the APA League system and the National Singles Championships, and these players have proved that they are winners, whether they placed first or last in the Championships. The 2004 Sportsmanship Award in the 8-Ball Classic went to Richard West from Knoxville, Tenn. The 2004 Sportsmanship Award in the 9-Ball Shootout went to Shannon Porter from Panacea, Fla. Each winner received a commemorative medallion.
Video
Opening ceremonies - 56k | 256k - Windows Media
The final match of the Jack & Jill Preregistered Championships put What’s the Barber Say? from Louisville, KY, teammates James Albright (SL6) and Alyson Mullins (SL4) head-to-head against Different Strokes from Baraux Bridge, LA teammates Bill Bridger (SL5) and Virginia Decoux (SL5). More... |
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First-Timer in Awe of Championships
Seeing is believing, especially when it comes to an APA National Championship event. It’s tough to fully grasp the magnitude of the event until you experience it yourself. |
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Bridging the Gap to Success
Some might argue that pool is not the most physically demanding of sports, but don’t tell that to Sandra Cravens of Winter Garden, Fla. A longtime member of the APA, Sandra thought she might have to give up the game three years ago due to a lower back injury. |
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Husband and Wife Cheering for Each Other Patrick Aaron from Walkersville, Maryland, turns in his winning scoresheet Friday afternoon during the 8-Ball Classic. |
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Meet Allison
WPBA Superstar and currently the No. 1 ranked professional female player, Allison Fisher was APA’s special guest during the 2004 National Singles Championships. |
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Northeast Competition
Rick Hayden, Massachusetts; Doug Turner, Maryland; and Richard Carlson, New Hampshire met outside the tournament room while they awaited their turn to play. |
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Arkansas Here to Play Kevin Belknap and Scott Trimm, both representing Arkansas in the 8-Ball Classic waited for the event to begin on Wednesday. Prior to Opening Ceremonies, they stood outside the tournament room waiting for the event to begin. |
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Florida Player Looks To
Improve on Last Year’s
Top Finish
Most players would be more than happy with a 5th Place finish at the National Singles Championships, especially given the level of competition, but not Richie Pugliese of Hollywood, Fla. |
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Waas-sup?!?! Mark Waas from Philadelphia is enjoying his time at the 2004 National Singles Championships. Waas is participating in the 8-Ball Classic Blue Tier. |
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Roll Call
David Johnson from North Providence, Rhode Island just registered for the 8-Ball Classic in the Purple Tier. |
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Registration Begins! Registration began Thursday morning for the 8-Ball Classic and
the 9-Ball Shootout. Over 500 participants went through the registration
line to get their player information packets and souvenir jackets.
Saturday, one winner will be crowned in each of the three skill
level tiers, awarding six new champions in each of the two events. |
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Standings 8-Ball Classic 9-Ball Shootout
Billiard Academy Pool Party! - "Hollywood Nights" - Saturday, April 17 - 8.p.m. - Poolside at the Riviera Illusionist - Rick Gerber, Autographs with Allison Fisher and exibition by Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossma |
Allison Fisher
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